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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Ernie Seneca
Date: August 27, 2004 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY SEEKING FEDERAL DISASTER DESIGNATION FOR SIX COUNTIES SUFFERING FARM LOSSES FROM HURRICANE CHARLEY
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley has asked the federal government to designate six counties as disaster areas to help farmers recover agricultural losses from Hurricane Charley that struck the state Aug. 14. The counties are Camden, Currituck, Hertford, New Hanover, Pasquotank and Pender.
“Farmers from these counties suffered major crop losses from heavy winds and rains, and they need our help to recover,” Easley said. “A disaster designation will help make federal emergency credit loans available to them.”
In a letter Thursday to Secretary Ann M. Veneman of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Easley stated that the six counties may have “suffered 35 to 40 percent losses of at least one crop, including soybeans, cotton, tobacco, corn and potatoes.” A county is considered to have “excessive” losses if at least one applicable crop has suffered at least a 35-percent reduction in normal yield.
“Agricultural losses from Hurricane Charley were estimated at $56.5 million statewide, with the brunt of the damage leveled in counties up and down our coast,” state Agriculture Commissioner Britt Cobb said. “I support Gov. Easley’s request on behalf of farmers in these areas, and encourage Secretary Veneman to consider this request and make assistance available for farmers impacted by this storm.”
To expedite the process, Easley has asked the North Carolina State Emergency Board to submit Potential Natural Disaster Damage Assessment Reports to the USDA to assist in the evaluation of the disaster designation request.
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: IMMEDIATE Contact: Ernie Seneca
Date: August 27, 2004 Phone: 919/733-5612
GOV. EASLEY SEEKING FEDERAL DISASTER DESIGNATION FOR SIX COUNTIES SUFFERING FARM LOSSES FROM HURRICANE CHARLEY
RALEIGH – Gov. Mike Easley has asked the federal government to designate six counties as disaster areas to help farmers recover agricultural losses from Hurricane Charley that struck the state Aug. 14. The counties are Camden, Currituck, Hertford, New Hanover, Pasquotank and Pender.
“Farmers from these counties suffered major crop losses from heavy winds and rains, and they need our help to recover,” Easley said. “A disaster designation will help make federal emergency credit loans available to them.”
In a letter Thursday to Secretary Ann M. Veneman of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Easley stated that the six counties may have “suffered 35 to 40 percent losses of at least one crop, including soybeans, cotton, tobacco, corn and potatoes.” A county is considered to have “excessive” losses if at least one applicable crop has suffered at least a 35-percent reduction in normal yield.
“Agricultural losses from Hurricane Charley were estimated at $56.5 million statewide, with the brunt of the damage leveled in counties up and down our coast,” state Agriculture Commissioner Britt Cobb said. “I support Gov. Easley’s request on behalf of farmers in these areas, and encourage Secretary Veneman to consider this request and make assistance available for farmers impacted by this storm.”
To expedite the process, Easley has asked the North Carolina State Emergency Board to submit Potential Natural Disaster Damage Assessment Reports to the USDA to assist in the evaluation of the disaster designation request.
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